Which airline is most reliable for BUR (Burbank) to PDX (Portland)?

The most reliable airline on the BUR to PDX route is Alaska Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from BUR to PDX?

About 12% of flights from BUR to PDX experience delays. 88% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on BUR to PDX flights?

When flights from BUR to PDX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 60 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a BUR to PDX flight?

With 88% of BUR to PDX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 60 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PDX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is BUR (Burbank) to PDX (Portland) usually delayed?

No, BUR to PDX flights are generally reliable. 88% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 60 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on BUR (Burbank) to PDX (Portland)?

Alaska Airlines is the most reliable airline flying BUR to PDX, with 90% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Spirit Airlines at 55%.

What's the best month to fly BUR (Burbank) to PDX (Portland)?

The best month to fly BUR to PDX is September, when 93% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is June at 84% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

BUR → PDX

BUR (Burbank) to PDX (Portland)

BUR (Burbank) to PDX (Portland) flights arrive on time 88% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 90%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

BUR → PDX on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 88% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Alaska Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 90% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 55%.

Airline Comparison

Alaska Airlines leads at 90% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 55%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly BUR → PDX

Best month

September

93% on time

Worst month

June

84% on time

Sep

93%

Apr

91%

May

90%

Feb

90%

Oct

88%

Jan

88%

Nov

88%

Mar

87%

Jul

87%

Aug

86%

Dec

84%

Jun

84%

Good to know

Departing from BUR

82% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BUR has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at PDX

83% on time

When flights into PDX are late, the average delay is 62 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PDX: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.